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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Novato, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Novato, CA

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...
Madalitso can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that...

Althea W.

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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and...

Darcy M.

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Jacqueline W.


Novato, CA

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

The Ultimate Sitter/Swim Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, My name is Jacqui and I want to thank you for taking a moment to glance over my profile. Since moving to the Bay Area 7 years ago, I have taken up several childcare positions. The first positions I took on were two after school teaching jobs: science and theater. These positions provided me with a chance to learn...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacqui is fantastic, supportive, and developed a wonderful relationship with my son who adores her. My son has some minor sensory issues and she has created an exceptional balance of support, structure and fun! We feel very fortunate! She is energetic, warm and...

Gal S.

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have six years experience taking care of elders, chronically ill adults and kids with special needs. I have a great passion doing this.
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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello, my name is Karolina and I have been a caregiver for over eight years. I have worked with many different families whose children have different disabilities. I have a reliable vehicle, full insurance and a valid drivers license. References are available upon request.
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Rachel S.


Novato, CA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Kind To All Minds

Seeing the world through a different perspective is all you need to feel grateful for the little things. My name is Rachel and I earned my Registered Behavior Technician license in 2022. I have worked with little ones up to age 26. I am comfortable provide emotional support, regulation, and everything in between.
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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$19-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, In 2014 I had my first position of caring for a young man with special needs. He was about 24 years old but cognitively about three years. I enjoyed caring for him and continued over the years to support other families with children who have special needs. I've worked with a few children in various age groups with higher...
For the past 7 years I have spent a considerable amount of time helping the geriatric community primarily those with Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as those in SNF where I worked with a greater range of individuals with issues ranging from hip surgeries, ms, to post radiation treatment patients. Recently I have begun working...
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Christy G.


Novato, CA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello I'm Christy! I'm a 22-year-old with a heck of a lot of experience! I worked in caregiving, a special ed department in an elementary school and at a trauma informed care center. (CPR, Special needs care, TBRI training, Pat down/restraint training, class room teaching and tutoring, transportation, deescalation skills,...
Christy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Stephanie C.


Novato, CA

$22-28/hr2 yrs exp

I've worked with the boys and girls club for 2 years. I'm currently working there right now. I've worked with kids from ages 5 - 12, I've also worked with kids with special needs. My favorite part of my job is getting to know the kids, building connections with them, making memories, and watching them grow. I'm very good at arts...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
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Natali G.


Novato, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello my name is Natali. I am an undergraduate at CSUS. I became a sitter at the age of 15. I helped my parents out with my own siblings, who at the time were 2 and 6 years of age. Growing up in a Hispanic culture I had very mature responsibilities that helped me become into an independent, motivated student, and caregiver. I...
Natali can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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Isabella R.


Novato, CA

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Bella R. From Novato,CA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Bella, and I am a college student home for the summer ! Three words I would use to describe myself are patient, empathetic and driven. I have roughly two-three years of babysitting experience and I have spent significant time being a TA and volunteering in special needs classrooms. I love working with kids because while I...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Wonderful And Nurturing Senior/General Care Giver Available Now

I have been helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes and facilities since 2006. I also have a room for rent in my house for clients that are looking to be housed and taken care of at the same time. I am dedicated to providing comprehensive in-home and facility care that...
Madalitso can also help with: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

With more than a decade of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care, I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages with their daily living needs. My expertise spans elder care, special needs assistance, and chronic illness management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to enhancing the...
Estefania can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, dementia, meal prep & more

Lauren C.


Novato, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name's Lauren, and I'm a nursing student with a HUGE heart for caregiving! I've been babysitting since I was 13, but ever since I started nursing school, my passion for helping others has grown even more. I also have 7 siblings, so watching kids has always been apart of my life- even when I was one! I'm certified...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Rachele A.


Petaluma, CA

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a very compassionate caring and nurturing person who enjoys caring for elderly as well I have done special needs child care for 12 years, special-needs live in care for mentally challenged young adults for 3 years and for 7 years I did elderly care where I cared for a 94-year-old two times stroke victim, Who became...
Rachele can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, home modification, companionship & more
5.0
"Professional, Caring, Exceptional, Above & Beyond Service. Highly Qualified. Flexible Hours of Availability. Partners with Family in caring for their loved ones. Never hesitates to assist & is a wealth of information with all her past experiences! Super energetic...

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Laurel S.


San Rafael, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Intuitive Caregiving

I have over 3 years of paid caregiving experience with those with special needs and also dementia. I will get to know each person and take each day as a new learning experience to grow into a better caregiver. I thoroughly enjoy being of assistance to others while also giving them the independence and respect that they deserve....
Laurel can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
My experience as a teacher likely plays a huge role in your ability to connect with children. Teaching gives you plenty of practice in managing a classroom, engaging students, and finding ways to make learning fun and accessible. It also helps me develop strong communication and organizational skills, along with the patience and...
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Melanie H.


Petaluma, CA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a stay at home mom of 2 boys ages 2 and 4. I'm looking for kids similar in ages to care for in my home part time. We live on a large ranch in Petaluma (we have a small secure gated yard but have access to explore 500 acres) and love exploring with our dog. We do homeschool for an hour or two each day. We mostly just lean...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Novato, CA

Madalitso M.

5.0

Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that immediately caught his attention and led...

- Althea W.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and health. She is someone I know I can...

- Darcy M.

Jacqueline W.

5.0

Jacqui is fantastic, supportive, and developed a wonderful relationship with my son who adores her. My son has some minor sensory issues and she has created an exceptional balance of support, structure and fun! We feel very fortunate! She is energetic, warm and caring!

- Gal S.

Rachele A.

5.0

Professional, Caring, Exceptional, Above & Beyond Service. Highly Qualified. Flexible Hours of Availability. Partners with Family in caring for their loved ones. Never hesitates to assist & is a wealth of information with all her past experiences! Super energetic AND very easy to communicate with...

- Care member

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Ratings for Novato, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Novato, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.